Locals have rejected plans to accommodate 115 asylum seekers in a Clare town.

A South African widow who has sold her house and business to find love in Lisdoonvarna is attracting unprecedented interest from would-be suitors ahead of the start of the matchmaking festival.

It’s quiet on the fermenting and foraging front this week, as Valerie O’Connor takes time out to go back to her roots for a good old dye.

Ireland's last traditional matchmaker is urging people looking for love to turn off Tinder and head to Lisdoonvarna.

A crystal ball was not needed by councillors who foretold parking chaos will be caused by groups, including fortune tellers, parking their camper vans in Lisdoonvarna in August and September.